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Avraham takes up the sword to redeem his brother-in-law Lot, and flat-out refuses to materially profit from the war in any way. He meets with Melchitzedek, (otherwise known as Shem, the son of Noach), the high priest of the L-rd on High, in the city of Shalem, later know as Jerusalem, and the lineage of the high priest is passed on the Avraham. Join Rabbi Chaim Richman and Yitzchak Reuven as they examine all these issues, as well as G-d's final test for Avraham: the binding of Yitzchak on Mount Moriah.

PLUS: Parts 3 and 4: Vintage Classics from the Vault!
Staring today and continuing through the first week of December, while, first Rabbi Chaim Richman, and then Yitzchak Reuven are touring the USA, Temple Talk will feature one half all new material and one half vintage classics from the vault. Today's Temple Talk features two quarters from November, 2007.

The Temple Mount Today: From Rambam to Riots: A Definitely Must Watch Video!

843 years ago the Rambam, (Maimonides) ascended the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, where he offered up prayer to the Creator of the Universe. Today, the mere mention of Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount causes the Moslems clerics to incite their followers to violence, igniting the Temple Mount.

Ascending the Temple Mount and showing reverence to to G-d in the place of His Holy Temple, is a positive commandment expressed in the Torah. Known in Hebrew as “mora haMikdash” this commandment is as applicable today as was in the Rambam’s day.

No amount of violence and naysaying can sever the eternal bond between the nation of Israel and the place G-d chose for His Holy House. Two thousand years of unbroken tradition have preserved the precise knowledge of the location of the Holy Temple, and the adjacent areas permissible to enter.

The Rambam possessed this knowledge. So do we.

Only one way exists today to preserve and strengthen our bond to the place of the Holy Temple: to ascend and to pray, as the Rambam did. Doing so will not create turmoil, but tranquility; not war, but peace.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw823us8HsA

Weekly Torah Portion: Vayera, with Rabbi Chaim Richman
The Test: At the binding of Yitzchak, Avraham accepted entirely G-d’s will. Being willing to sacrifice one’s own life for the sanctification of G-d’s name, is a deep and undeniable character trait of the people of Israel. But the true “test” is not only being willing to die for our beliefs, but being willing to live for G-d, and walk in the ways of His Torah. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBB0SpXZcUE

Light to the Nations, with Rabbi Chaim Richman: Building the Temple in our Day

Are we in any way, shape or form constrained by halacha (Jewish law) or midrash, (homiletical teachings), from proceeding at once with the building of the Holy Temple? Are we instructed to wait for the long-awaited moshiach? Will the third Holy Temple descend, unaided by man, from the heavens? Maimonides lists building the Holy Temple as a positive commandment, and the intention of Torah is clear: Positive commandments are meant to be performed by the nation of Israel, and are not contingent on the messiah's arrival, nor will G-d perform the commandments for us! Premiers Thursday, Nov. 5.
http://universaltorah.com/programming/category/temple-institute-light-to-the-nations/light-to-the-nations

NOVEMBER IS HERE: See and hear Rabbi Chaim Richman and Rena Richman as they make their way across Texas, New Mexico and Minnesota during the middle two weeks of November. They will be teaching Torah, relating the latest events taking place in Israel and Jerusalem, and on the Temple Mount. The Rabbi and Rena will be sharing news of the Temple Institute and of the steady progress toward the rebuilding of the Holy Temple. They will also be bringing recently completed vessels for the Holy Temple, for all to see. Details appear below:
Sunday, November 8 - Houston, Texas, 7:00 PM
Marriot-Houston Hobby Airport, Port Aransas Room
9100 Gulf Freeway (I-45 S), Houston, Texas 77017

Monday, November 9 - San Angelo, Texas, 7:00 PM
La Quinta Inn & Conf Ctr, 2307 Loop 306 (Loop 306 at Knickerbocker)
for further information: 325-698-0169

Tuesday, November 10 - Abilene, Texas, 7:00 PM
Howard Johnson Inn - in the Library, 5403 S 1st St (up from Sam’s Club)
for further information: 325-698-0169

Wednesday, November 11 - Odessa, Texas, 7:00 PM
Odessa Regional Medical Ctr - Conference Room, 5th & Adams, entrance faces Adams Avenue
for further information: 325-698-0169

Thursday, November 12 - Clovis, New Mexico, 7:00 PM
Best Western Clovis Inn, Conference Room, 2912 Mabry Drive / Hwys 60/70/84
for further information: 325-698-0169

Saturday Night, November 14 - Lubbock, Texas, 7:30 PM
Coronado High School Auditorium, 34th Street & Vicksburg (3307 Vicksburg Avenue)
for further information: 806-777-4787; mommadd1111@hotmail.com

Monday, Tuesday, November 16, 17 - Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
for further information: 763-560-7221

Entrance is free of charge. Donations to the work of the Temple Institute are most welcome and appreciated. We look forward to seeing you!
This information can also be found at http://www.templeinstitute.org/events.htm#USA-tour-fall-2009
To view a short video invitation, please click http://www.templeinstitute.org/USA-tour-fall-2009-video-invitation.htm
To download a PDF version of the speaking schedule for printing, please click http://www.templeinstitute.org/fall-tour-2009-print-schedule.pdf

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